32 miles - Today we begin our biking adventure with a 32 mile ride on the fabulous Root River Trail in SE Minnesota. This all-paved trail follows the Root River as it winds through forests, past farms and marshes. You'll be treated to views of the tall bluffs which surround the river valley. We plan to ride from Houston to Lanesboro, with a lunch stop in Rushford. Save room for pie in Whalan! We'll end the ride in Lanesboro, where you'll be able to get a treat or visit a shop or two while we load bikes before heading back to La Crosse for the night. 

39/15 miles - Today we'll bike two of Wisconsin's excellent trails, the La Crosse River Trail and the Great River Trail. These both follow river valleys, as their names suggest, using the old railroad bed. We will give riders the option of riding both trails (39 miles) or just the Great River Trail (15 miles). We will end the ride in Trempealeau, a scenic spot on the Mississippi. While you poke around town, we will load up the bikes before we return to La Crosse for the night. 

35 miles - How about a ride on the nation's first Rail Trail? Today we will do just that, as we bike the award-winning Elroy-Sparta State Trail. We'll get an early start from La Crosse and begin biking mid-morning. A lunch stop is planned in Wilton, at about the halfway point. Bring a headlamp for the tunnels! The ride finishes with a nice downhill into Sparta. You can explore the trailhead visitor center while the bikes are loaded. A short van trip back to La Crosse for our final night's stay. Tonight we will celebrate our adventures and new friendships with a meal at a nearby restaurant. It's been a fun day!

Today we don't have any organized rides planned. Checkout time is 11:00, so you are free to have a leisurely morning. We'll say goodbye for now - thanks so much for joining us in the Upper Midwest!